News From Nearby Towns Briefs From Monroe Area
Last week carpenter Elmer Johnson fractured a finger while working. An immunization clinic for diphtheria and smallpox was held December 7 at Monroe high school. Various residents and visitors from Des Moines Newton Pella and others attended events, dinners, and funerals. Clyde Thornburg John Bruce and Armenta Ruble were noted in obituaries and condition reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Johnson
Monroe High School
Opal Rutherford
Des Moines
Wm. A. van Zee
Helen
Joyce
Monroe
Pella
Lester Verought
Earl Hawkins
Bert Hawkins
Jason
Glenn
Springfield
Illinois
Hubert Price
Harold Sparks Jr
Newton
Scattergood Club
Tools Chapel
Lyle Tool
James Munson
Lloyd Clevenger
Walter Turner
Ralph Creger
Lillian Shaw
Washington, D. C
Laura Gloyd
Robert Bosveld
John Bosveld
Jens Sorenson
Mark Cramer
Wayne
Nebraska
M. C. Cramer
Fred Molkenthin
Horton
Peter Breed
Wayne Taylor
Montezuma
Mark Shaw
Emma Sweeney
Lola Orcutt
Florence Fisher
Taylor
Duncan’s Cafe
Fred Roberts
Howard Roberts
Guy Wilson
Florence Isher
John Bruce
United Presbyterian Church
John R. Binkley
Bruce
Lutheran
Lewis Tuinstra
Latimer
Herbert Mathis
David Fennema
Lawrence
Mia
Gerrit van Wyk
Linda Bowans
Julia Garland
Judy Tool
Laura Throckmartin
Mary Smith
Linda Honnold
Judy Waddle
Armenta Ruble
Chariton
Collins Memorial Hosital
Intest
Indy
Highway 14
Summit News: Community Notes and Local Visits
Summit news highlights visits and gatherings in the area. Attendees include Mrs. J. M. Van Vliet Elmer Vogelaar and John Vanden Baard at a training school for new officers. Other figures from Ames Pella and Otley appear in social events and district activities amid holiday preparations and local farm updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames J. M. van Vliet
Elmer Vogelaar
John Vanden Baard
Reau
Extension
Carl New Sharon
Ann Nygaard
Ames
Burton den Otter
Cedar Falls
Don Vriezelaar
Monroe
Willa Mae van Doorninck
Lynnville
Sally van Doorninck
Louis van Roekel
Shirley
Pella
Walter van Doorninck
Leland Balmer
Des Moines
John Ter Louw
J. F. Hiemstra
Wilbur Vanden Noord
Charles and
David
Oskaloosa
M Kilia
Vogelaar
C. Vogelaar
Pell
Kenneth Rus
Christmas party highlights by Summit Strivers 4 Her girls
Visitors attended the Summit Strivers 4 H annual Christmas party on December 1 at Coralee Where’s home. Three carols were sung, games followed by a lunch of fruit salad cake cookies hot chocolate and popcorn balls. A grab bag gift exchange occurred and sewing boxes were encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion van Hansten
Keith McConeghey
Miles
Victoria
Monroe
Coralee
Nancy Ter Louw
Joan Nollen
Herman Tuinstra
Harold Walraven
Phyllis
Delos Walraven
Marilyn
Dave Verros
Myra Jean
C. W. de Geus
Regina
Marlena
Joyce
Elmer Vogelaar
Lenora
Marcia
Myron Nollen
Joan
Edith
Carol
Hattie’ Barnes
J. Stierneman
Lavon
Jennie Dykstra
Lauretha
G. Vander Kieft
Mavis
John Ter Louw
Nancy
Crop campaign totals and top donors reported
The article notes continued fundraising for CROP with $1,822 collected so far and lists leading donor entries including Wisconsin and Calhoun with $1,000, while Terrell and Assistant State Director John M. Nolin provide updates on the campaign progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Terrell
John M. Nolin
Townships exceed last year's CROP contributions in Iowa
Several townships have already surpassed the 1950 contributions to the CROP relief program, with many counties anticipated to go over their prior totals. Last year Iowa donations reached 288,954 dollars. CROP, a church relief effort sponsored by Catholic Rural Life, Church World Service and Lutheran World Relief, purchases food in bulk with donations and ships it overseas where relief agencies distribute it to those most in need without regard to race or creed.
Unexpected Gift for C-H Camping Center
A state office in Ames receives a handwritten letter from 20 young men and scouts offering to help fund a new 4-H Camping Center near Boone. The donation of 1.19 dollars, along with community support from Troop 15 Grace Methodist Waterloo, highlights the effort to build the center and foster youth cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Waterloo
Leter
Maynard Barbes
Bill Butterfield
Grace Methodist Church
Iowa Traffic Toll Highlighted In 11 Day Campaign
The Des Moines note urges Jowans to mail cards to Mrs. before Christmas to promote safe driving. It recalls that twenty people died and 652 were injured in 2,248 Iowa traffic accidents during an 11 day six hour period last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Ave
Des Moines
Jowans
Iowa
Cor
Toy recommendations for toddlers from Hartman advice
Hartman notes that young children cope better with toys when a toy telephone is available for play with neighbors. Toddlers prefer push pull and noisy toys, unbreakable musical toys and records, plus durable recreation room items like wooden blocks wagons tricycles and various balls. Hospitals lack toy repair options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Hospitals Seek Used Toys for Santa Ferry
Hospitals in Iowa request gifts for children, asking for toys in usable condition. Used toys from kids who have outgrown them are welcome if still good, alongside new toys, to brighten hospitalized children’s Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helpii
Iowa
Christmas aid for children at General Hospital
About 145 children will spend Christmas at the pond of Universal Hospital. The General Hospital Christmas committee will ensure gifts and care for the kids, with plans to make their holiday bright through community support and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Hospital
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Monroe News
Summit News
H. W. Vriezelaar
C-H Camping Center
White Way Auto Company
M. H. Ver Meer
E. Kolenbrander
Albert van Heukelom
Byron Ver Meer
Gerrit Kingma
Earl Owens Junior
Simons Andrew Ver Schuure
Des Moines Tech
Lincoln
Winterset
Alle
Valley
Knoxville
Cook and Son Poly — Ed
John
Seasons Greetings
Marie and
Mick
Ome Mea Alii
Santa
Florida Hamlin
Florida
Per Doz
Washington
Birdseye
Briardale
Meadow Gold
Folger’s ‘Coffee
del Monte
King Edward
John Ruskin
Peere Es Solel
Relaiey
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